How to Catch a Baseball – Wall Ball Style When I think of my younger days of playing baseball, years 5 to 12 years old, two memories come to me. Both have to do with how to catch a baseball. The first is having a baseball catch with my dad. I remember it being...

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Bat Speed Hitting Drills for Success The following bat speed hitting drills develop bat speed and should only be performed by an experienced coach. The dropped ball drill is more challenging than the traditional side flips that most coaches use. This drill...

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These Coaching Drills for Bat Speed Work These three hitting drills develop bat speed, along with a compact, fundamentally sound swing. These drills are mostly self-explanatory and build hand, wrist, and forearm strength, all vital for gaining bat speed. Though not...

Hitting Drill of the Year Tourney Great excitement has been building for the finals of the best hitting drill of the year tournament. Before revealing the best hitting drill of the year, a word about hitting fundamentals is necessary. The correct bat hitting...

About Jack Perconte

After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.